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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the owner of one of the homes where the action takes place?
(a) Mrs. Flo Jones.
(b) Mrs. Freddie Myers.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orville.
(d) Mrs. Flo Owens.

2. What does Flo hear as she stands on her porch at the end of Act 1?
(a) Sirens.
(b) Piano practice.
(c) Train whistle.
(d) Bouncing ball.

3. What does Mrs. Owens try to convince Madge to do?
(a) Marry Alan.
(b) Cut her hair.
(c) Take a night class.
(d) Go to college.

4. How many times has Rosemary been married?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. Alan had once loaned Hal $100 for what?
(a) A Hollywood screen test.
(b) Text books.
(c) A new suit.
(d) Tuition payment.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what American holiday does PICNIC begin?

2. For how long has Mrs. Potts hired Hal to work?

3. Why does Hal say most of the fraternity brothers in college did not respect him?

4. What time of day does the play begin?

5. Who are Mrs. Owens' daughters?

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